Is Benoit Blanc Gay in Knives Out & Glass Onion?

By Lillian Smith Last updated Jan 3, 2023

After the critical and commercial success of Knives Out, writer-director Rian Johnson intended to launch a franchise in which Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigates other mysteries. Finally, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the latest case for everyone’s favourite fictional detective, is arrived, and it promises to be a shocking murder mystery.

Many are relieved to have Benoit back, while others wonder if they will get any new information about him. With the sequel, you can explore a new facet to Benoit’s character. It’s great that Rian Johnson goes further into Benoit’s private life by making his sexual orientation and relationship status public.

Is Benoit Blanc a Gay ? To find out, continue on.

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Who is Benoit Blanc?

Detective Benoit Blanc is the protagonist of the Knives Out anthology series by Rian Johnson, making his debut in Knives Out and its sequel Glass Onion. He is a private investigator who is frequently hailed as “the greatest detective in the world.” Daniel Craig plays him in the film.

An Overview of the Background of Benoit Blanc

The history of Blanc is largely unknown. His father was a detective but is now retired; he is from the American South.

Due to his work on numerous high-profile cases, Blanc has long been considered a legendary investigator. When he was done with a case, the tennis pro was a witness. The murder of a ballerina was another case he solved.

Someone sent Blanc a letter in the mail one day, but he never found out who it was from. Money and a newspaper article about Harlan Thrombey’s death were inside. Blanc realised the envelope was given by someone who believes there was more to Harlan’s death than suicide, so he asked the police, Trooper Wagner, and Lieutenant Elliot to reopen the investigation into Harlan’s death.

Is Benoit Blanc Gay in Knives Out and Glass Onion?

In the Knives Out movies, yes, Benoit Blanc is gay.

Glass Onion only alludes to the detective’s sexuality, but the film’s writer and director, Rian Johnson, has been very outspoken about it.

According to Insider, after a screening of the film at the London Film Festival, Johnson was asked if a scene showing Benoit Blanc living with another man suggested that the character is gay, to which Rian said, “Yes, he certainly is.”

Johnson continued, “There’s nobody in the world I can fathom in bringing me more delight for Benoit Blanc to be with, without saying who Blanc’s partner is.”

The actor who plays Benoit Blanc, Daniel Craig, said, “No spoilers [but] who wouldn’t want to live with such person?”

Yes, Benoit Blanc is indeed gay in the Knives Out films.

Who is Benoit Blanc’s Spouse?

Hugh Grant’s character, Phillip, is revealed to be Benoit Blanc’s partner in Glass Onion.

Glass Onion indicates that Hugh Grant’s character is living with Benoit Blanc when he opens the door for Janelle Monáe’s character, after she has only heard his voice in an earlier scene, while searching for the detective.

When Phillip, wearing a bright pink and green apron, comes to the door, it’s evident that he’s in the midst of baking and isn’t happy that Blanc is in the bathroom and can’t help him.

Frequently Asked Questions…

Will There Be a Third Knives Out?

We do know it will premiere on Netflix; the streaming service paid $450 million for the rights to Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3 in March 2021.

Does Benoit Have an Accent?

The family name Benoit is typically spelled without the circumflex accent, whereas the given name Benoît is always written with it. The original spelling of the name included a “s” (Benoist), but this was changed to a circumflex accent over the I as was the case with many French words.

Conclusion

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery promises to be a murder mystery. Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, is the protagonist of the series. Glass Onion only alludes to the detective’s sexuality, but the film’s writer and director, Rian Johnson, has been outspoken about it. Daniel Craig’s character Benoit Blanc is gay in the Knives Out films. Daniel Craig and Hugh Grant’s characters Phillip and Benoit are revealed to be one another’s partners. A third film will premiere on Netflix in March 2021, it’s unclear if there will be a third installment.